Full official details and photos released for Super Nintendo World, opening Feb. 4
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Full official details and photos released for Super Nintendo World, opening Feb. 4

After multiple delays because of the world health situation, Super Nintendo World at Universal Studios Japan finally has an opening date. Equally exciting, they have also released official photos from inside the land and attractions and many new details.

Alohomora! Harry Potter New York’s online store is officially open
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Alohomora! Harry Potter New York’s online store is officially open

Harry Potter New York won’t open until 2021, but fans can already have the magic of the Wizarding World delivered to their doors, from Chocolate Frogs and Bertie Bott’s Every Flavor Beans to personalized Hogwarts House robes and a Luna Lovegood Loungefly backpack.

Academy Museum welcomes ‘Jaws’ star Bruce, the shark
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Academy Museum welcomes ‘Jaws’ star Bruce, the shark

The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles has a new resident. “Bruce,” one of the most iconic objects from the museum’s permanent collection—and the only surviving full-scale shark model from the 1975 Oscar-winning film “Jaws”—has been suspended 30 feet above the museum’s third floor where it will be on view, free to the…

Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring Mickey, Minnie and more, goes virtual — here’s how to watch
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Chicago’s Magnificent Mile Lights Festival, featuring Mickey, Minnie and more, goes virtual — here’s how to watch

Chicago’s BMO Harris Magnificent Mile Lights Festival was called off this year but a special virtual experience will take the place of in-person festivities. Here’s how to watch.

Tourism stocks soar with COVID-19 vaccine announcement
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Tourism stocks soar with COVID-19 vaccine announcement

Since all of the U.S. theme parks and attractions first closed in March, the tourism and hospitality industry has been ravaged by the COVID-19 pandemic. Cruise ships were docked, parks were closed and hotels were shut down in an effort to stop the spread. Many still haven’t reopened, and those that have aren’t seeing the…

World’s largest Marriott hotel in Orlando just finished a multimillion-dollar renovation
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World’s largest Marriott hotel in Orlando just finished a multimillion-dollar renovation

Over the past year, the Orlando World Center Marriott has renovated guest rooms and suites, updated the lobby bar—including adding a new sushi bar—and redesigned and reconstructed three golf holes to include a new 18th hole with an island green.